28 Apr 2012

Bulkhead construction closes boat ramp at John Redmond Reservoir

The east boat ramp in Dam Site public use area at John Redmond Reservoir will be closed for approximately two months while construction of a new floating bulkhead continues.

27 Apr 2012

Hangar Nearly Complete at Holloman

The Albuquerque District has a robust military construction (MILCON) program with work occurring at three Air Force bases in New Mexico.

27 Apr 2012

Director Discusses Strategic Direction of Corps’ Military Mission

In the last decade USACE Military Programs experienced an unprecedented surge in military construction.

27 Apr 2012

Log Boom Necessary to Help Sequester Debris at Cochiti Lake

The District has generated outreach materials and has updated its website to remind boaters and kayakers visiting Cochiti Lake that a log boom is in place.

27 Apr 2012

Corps extends Isabella Dam draft EIS comment period through May 22

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District extended the public comment period for the Isabella Dam draft environmental impact statement, giving the public an additional 15 days to provide feedback on potential Isabella Dam fixes.

27 Apr 2012

USACE IWR Briefs OMB on Working Draft Report for Port and Inland Waterways Modernization: Options for the Future

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA - April 27, 2012.  On April 12, USACE Institute for Water Resources (IWR)

27 Apr 2012

Corps oversees construction of new battle lab

Construction is underway to expand the capabilities of a laboratory tasked by the Army to train Soldiers in an ever -changing wartime environment. The Army's Asymmetric Warfare Group battle laboratory celebrated its construction start in a ground-breaking ceremony yesterday on post.

27 Apr 2012

ODU's 'smooth sailing' aids in restoring health of Elizabeth River

Perfect sailing weather awaited the Old Dominion University sailing team, but they chose instead to remain ashore on the banks of the Elizabeth River -- just long enough to celebrate the grand opening of their new sailing pier. Flanked by friends and guests, ODU officials and its project partners, Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Norfolk, cut the ribbon on the new sailing pier water access project and companion Elizabeth River Wetlands Restoration project.

27 Apr 2012

Emergency responders shake out earthquake preparedness, recovery plans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 27, 2012) – If a major earthquake occurred along the New Madrid Seismic Zone, it would likely result in widespread damage in several states, particularly Tennessee. At an emergency management planning meeting at Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Headquarters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District led discussions during a New Madrid Planning Workshop to prepare for such a catastrophe.

27 Apr 2012

Army Corps announces extension and public hearing on Jameson Island project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District has issued a public notice announcing plans to extend the comment period and hold a public hearing on their Jameson Island Unit Shallow Water Habitat Restoration Project an additional 60 days, until June 30, 2012.